Design, build, and maintain climate control systems through hands-on training.
What is Air conditioning Technology?
The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program at Somerset Community College is a two-year area of study for students interested in the heating and air conditioning service field. Students receive training in several areas of HVAC, including: installation and servicing heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.
Units of instruction are designed to include lecture and practical experience in the lab or on-site projects. This program is designed to prepare students for an entry-level position as an apprentice HVAC mechanic. This program also offers an excellent prerequisite for students who plan to pursue a career in areas such as HVAC sales, building maintenance, duct testing and cleaning, energy auditor, and air quality controller.
Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
| Class | Credit hours |
|---|---|
| ACR 100 - Refrigeration Fundamentals | 3 |
| ACR 101 - Refrigeration Fundamentals Lab | 2 |
| ACR 102 - HVAC Electricity AND | 3 |
| ACR 103 - HVAC Electricity Lab OR Comparable Electricity Course* | 2 |
| ACR 295 - Special Problems III (EPA Certification) (Elective) | 3 |
| CIT 105 - Computer Literacy Course/ Digital Literacy course OR demonstrated competency | 0-3 |
| Transitional Reading | (3) |
Total semester credit hours: 13-16
| Class | Credit hours |
|---|---|
| ACR 170 - Heat Load/Duct Design | 3 |
| ACR 250 - Cooling and Dehumidification | 3 |
| ACR 251 - Cooling and Dehumidification Lab | 2 |
| ACR 130 - Electrical Component | 3 |
| ACR 131 - Electrical Component Lab | 2 |
| Transitional Math | (3) |
| Social Science, Behavioral Science, Natural/Applied Science or Mathematics |
3 |
Total semester credit hours: 16
| Class | Credit hours |
|---|---|
| ACR 260 Heating and Humidification | 3 |
| ACR 261 Heating and Humidification Lab | 3 |
| ACR 270 Heat Pump Application | 3 |
| ACR 271 Heat Pump Application Lab | 2 |
| ACR 290 Journeyman Preparation (Elective) | 3 |
| ACR 298 Practicum (Elective) | 2 |
| Writing/Accessing information, Oral Communications, Humanities/Heritage/Foreign Language |
3 |
| Transitional Classes | (3) |
Total semester credit hours: 19
Total diploma credit hours: 48-51
*Comparable Electricity Courses:
EET 154 - Electrical Construction I AND
EET 155 - Electrical Construction I Lab OR
ENGT 110 - Circuits I OR
IMT 110 - Industrial Maintenance Electrical Principles AND
IMT 111 - Industrial Maintenance Electrical Principles
| Class | Credit hours |
|---|---|
| ACR 100 - Refrigeration Fundamentals | 3 |
| ACR 101 - Refrigeration Fundamentals Lab | 2 |
| ACR 102 - HVAC Electricity AND | 3 |
| ACR 103 - HVAC Electricity Lab OR Comparable Electricity Course* | 2 |
| Transitional Reading | (3) |
Total semester credit hours: 10
| Class | Credit hours |
|---|---|
| ACR 130 - Electrical Component AND | (3) |
| ACR 131 Electrical Component Lab OR Comparable Electrical Course* | (2) |
| Transitional Math | (3) |
Total semester credit hours: 5
Total certificate credits hours: 15
*Comparable Electricity Courses:
EET 154 Electrical Construction I AND
EET 155 Electrical Construction I Lab OR
ETT 112 Basic Electrical Theory: Tele-networking AND
ETT 113 Basic Electrical Theory Lab OR
ENGT 110 Circuits I OR
IMT 110 Industrial Maintenance Electrical Principles AND
IMT 111 Industrial Maintenance Electrical Principles
| Class | Credit hours |
|---|---|
| ACR 100 - Refrigeration Fundamentals | 3 |
| ACR 101 - Refrigeration Fundamentals Lab | 2 |
| ACR 102 - HVAC Electricity AND | 3 |
| ACR 103 - HVAC Electricity Lab OR Comparable Electricity Course* | 3 |
| Transitional Reading | (3) |
Total semester credit hours: 10
| Class | Credit hours |
|---|---|
| ACR 130 - Electrical Component | 3 |
| ACR 131 - Electrical Component Lab | 2 |
| ACR 250 - Cooling and Dehumidification | 3 |
| ACR 251 - Cooling and Dehumidification Lab | 2 |
| ACR 260 - Heating and Humidification | 3 |
| ACR 261 - Heating and Humidification Lab | 3 |
| Transitional Math | (3) |
Total semester credit hours: 16
Total certificate credit hours: 26
*Comparable Electricity Courses:
EET 154 Electrical Construction I AND
EET 155 Electrical Construction I Lab OR
ETT 112 Basic Electrical Theory: Tele-networking AND
ETT 113 Basic Electrical Theory Lab OR
ENGT 110 Circuits I OR
IMT 110 Industrial Maintenance Electrical Principles AND
IMT 111 Industrial Maintenance Electrical Principles
| Class | Credit hours |
|---|---|
| ACR 100 - Refrigeration Fundamentals | 3 |
| ACR 101 - Refrigeration Fundamentals Lab | 2 |
| ACR 102 - HVAC Electricity AND | 3 |
| ACR 103 - HVAC Electricity Lab OR Comparable Electricity Course* | 2 |
| Transitional Reading | (3) |
Total semester credit hours: 10
| Class | Credit hours |
|---|---|
| ACR 130 - Electrical Components | 3 |
| ACR 131 - Electrical Components Lab | 2 |
| ACR 250 - Cooling and Dehumidification | 3 |
| ACR 251 - Cooling and Dehumidification Lab | 2 |
| Transitional Math | (3) |
Total semester credit hours: 10
| Class | Credit hours |
|---|---|
| ACR 200 - Commercial Refrigeration | 3 |
| ACR 201 - Commercial Refrigeration Lab | 2 |
| ACR 210 - Ice Machines | 3 |
| Transitional Classes | (3) |
Total semester credit hours: 8
Total certificate credit hours: 28
| Class | Credit hours |
|---|---|
| ACR 100 Refrigeration Fundamentals | 3 |
| ACR 101 Refrigeration Fundamentals Lab | 2 |
| ACR 102 HVAC Electricity AND | 3 |
| ACR 103 HVAC Electricity Lab OR Comparable Electricity Course* | 2 |
| Transitional Reading | (3) |
Total semester credit hours: 10
| Class | Credit hours |
|---|---|
| ACR 170 - Heat Load/Duct Design | 3 |
| ACR 250 - Cooling and Dehumidification | 3 |
| ACR 251 - Cooling and Dehumidification Lab | 2 |
| ACR 130 - Electrical Component | 3 |
| ACR 131 - Electrical Component Lab | 2 |
| Transitional Math | (3) |
Total semester credit hours: 13
| Class | Credit hours |
|---|---|
| ACR 260 - Heating and Humidification | 3 |
| ACR 261 - Heating and Humidification Lab | 3 |
| ACR 270 - Heat Pump Application | 3 |
| ACR 271 - Heat Pump Application Lab | 2 |
| ACR 290 - Journeyman Preparation | 3 |
| Transitional Classes | (3) |
Total semester credit hours: 14
Total certificate credit hours: 37
How Do I Pay For This?
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Other Information
Successful students will be eligible for a HVAC Journeyman License after two years of education, working 1,500 hours as an apprentice under a Kentucky Master HVAC Contractor, and passing the State HVAC Journeyman Exam. After working as a Journeyman, under a Kentucky Master HVAC Mechanic for two years the student can be eligible to take the Master HVAC test and become a licensed HVAC Master.
Progress in the Air Conditioning Technology program is contingent upon achievement of a grade of “C” or better in each technical and mathematics course and maintenance of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average or better. (on a 4.0 scale)
Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
